Large Machine Operator Cabler/Strander - Weekend

Optical Cable Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, VA is seeking an entry-level production operator. The role involves setting up, running, and monitoring the Planetary Strander and a respooling machine to produce standard and nonstandard cables while adhering to setup sheets and safety procedures.

You will inspect products, complete documentation, and support quality assurance. The job includes lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, and hoist/forklift operations, with shift differentials for night/weekend work.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience or training.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate production machinery and use measuring devices.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, perform quality procedures, and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor the Planetary Strander for standard and nonstandard products.
• Set up and run a respooling machine to spool sub cables, fillers, and wire.
• Inspect products at various stages to ensure conformance with setup specifications.
• Complete all job documentation and maintain clean equipment to prevent contamination.
• Identify defects, assist in solving problems, and escalate to supervision when needed.
• Operate rework line, washing cables, printing, stripping, respooling, and using stripping wheel on armor/FRP cables.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tools & measuring devices

Read and follow instructions

Math & handwriting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Hoist operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hoist

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full- Time Regular COGS Roanoke, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2064

Salary Range: $17.90 To $32.09 Hourly

Basic Function:

I. Performs specific job responsibilities following safety procedures and guidelines:

• Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the product code to determine the product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
• Sets up, runs, and monitors the Planetary Strander for all standard and nonstandard products.
• Sets up and runs a respooling machine located in the cabling area to respool sub cables, fillers, and wire.
• Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure the product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
• Correctly completes all documentation specific to this job function.
• Cleans equipment to prevent contamination as required.
• Recognizes various defects and problems that arise during production. Assists in solving problems or notifies supervisor if required.
• Runs the rework line when the workload at the Strander allows including washing cables with E Cleaner or MEK, printing cables, stripping cables, respooling cables, wire, and fillers, and using the stripping wheel to strip armor and FRP cables.

II. Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

III. Champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate a machine in a production environment. Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly. Ability to read and follow basic instructions and to understand and implement quality procedures. Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. Pays close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and help resolve problems. Ability to operate a forklift. Ability to operate a hoist.

Working Conditions: While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. Significant inspecting activities require manual dexterity using hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer usage. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for detecting alarms and communication with coworkers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Shift Differential: Eligible night and weekend shifts receive an additional 10% shift differential.

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

Basic Function:

I. Performs specific job responsibilities following safety procedures and guidelines:

• Reads the set-up sheet and utilizes the product code to determine the product to be manufactured, machine adjustments, and material requirements.
• Sets up, runs, and monitors the Planetary Strander for all standard and nonstandard products.
• Sets up and runs a respooling machine located in the cabling area to respool sub cables, fillers, and wire.
• Observes, measures, and inspects products at various stages of the production process to ensure the product is being produced per proper set-up sheet specifications.
• Correctly completes all documentation specific to this job function.
• Cleans equipment to prevent contamination as required.
• Recognizes various defects and problems that arise during production. Assists in solving problems or notifies supervisor if required.
• Runs the rework line when the workload at the Strander allows including washing cables with E Cleaner or MEK, printing cables, stripping cables, respooling cables, wire, and fillers, and using the stripping wheel to strip armor and FRP cables.

II. Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

III. Champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate a machine in a production environment. Demonstrated ability to use tools and measuring devices properly. Ability to read and follow basic instructions and to understand and implement quality procedures. Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. Pays close attention to detail with the ability to complete assignments accurately and recognize and help resolve problems. Ability to operate a forklift. Ability to operate a hoist.

Working Conditions: While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. Significant inspecting activities require manual dexterity using hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. This job requires sight sufficient for significant reading and computer usage. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for detecting alarms and communication with coworkers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Shift Differential: Eligible night and weekend shifts receive an additional 10% shift differential.

Additional Compensation Information: The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

The regular schedule for this position is 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday with some schedule flexibility required; overtime is also available.
33 hours / week with full time benefits